Need some help identifying a part

RetiredMajor · August 3, 2009, 09:19 PM

I'm almost all set up to begin loading. I bought a lot of equipment from an older gentleman and have been cleaning it up and setting it up. But, I have a broken part. On my Lyman .45ACP die for depriming, the actual deprimer is broken off. The part unscrews from the longer, threaded stem. I took one off my 38/357 die and screwed it on the 45 die and it works fine, but I need a replacement or better yet, several replacements.
So...what is it called, a decapper stem, a decapper needle?
Can I buy a box of them as I can easily see they can break off and I'd like to have replacements on hand?
Are there different sizes for different calibers?

Other than this, I'm about ready.

Thanks,
Major

shepherddogs · August 3, 2009, 09:34 PM

I think you're talking about the decapping pin. Call the manufacturer and they can usually fix you up. RCBS has sent me free parts in the past. You should probably get a few extras. Used military brass can cause problems. I accidentally got a berdan primed 9mm case the other day.

Ruger4570 · August 3, 2009, 09:55 PM

I agree, replacement decaping pins are quite common. I'd like to have some bucks for every one I have broken in the past 45 years. For the most part the decapping stems are pretty generic in size whithin a brand. Just get 6 or so from your die maker.

Randy 1911 · August 4, 2009, 01:18 AM

The last time I broke one on my RCBS die I called RCBS and they sent me 6. Maybe you will get lucky with Lyman.

GP100man · August 4, 2009, 12:50 PM

lyman decappin pins part #7837786 -10 to a package $2.25 , shippin has a minimum probably more than the pins.
phone # 1-800-22LYMAN.

GP100man

RetiredMajor · August 4, 2009, 08:41 PM

Thanks guys.....I called Lyman and 10 replacement decapping pins are on the way. 10 for $2.25. Can't beat that.

Major

QBall45 · August 4, 2009, 08:53 PM

Glad to see that you were able to fix the problem on the cheap. Kinda makes a guy smile.

CowTowner · August 5, 2009, 06:43 AM

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Glad to see that you were able to fix the problem on the cheap.

Cheap and free are my two favorite prices.

August 3, 2009, 09:19 PM	#1
RetiredMajor Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2008 Location: Dubuque, Iowa Posts: 456	Need some help identifying a part I'm almost all set up to begin loading. I bought a lot of equipment from an older gentleman and have been cleaning it up and setting it up. But, I have a broken part. On my Lyman .45ACP die for depriming, the actual deprimer is broken off. The part unscrews from the longer, threaded stem. I took one off my 38/357 die and screwed it on the 45 die and it works fine, but I need a replacement or better yet, several replacements. So...what is it called, a decapper stem, a decapper needle? Can I buy a box of them as I can easily see they can break off and I'd like to have replacements on hand? Are there different sizes for different calibers? Other than this, I'm about ready. Thanks, Major __________________ RetiredMajor, NRA Certified Instructor Every day's a holiday and every meal's a feast! Last edited by RetiredMajor; August 3, 2009 at 09:43 PM.

August 4, 2009, 01:18 AM	#4
Randy 1911 Senior Member Join Date: May 7, 2009 Location: Western Arkansas Posts: 273	The last time I broke one on my RCBS die I called RCBS and they sent me 6. Maybe you will get lucky with Lyman. __________________ Been Reloading 27 Years NRA Member Member Old Fort Gun Club www.ofgc.org

August 4, 2009, 08:41 PM	#6
RetiredMajor Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2008 Location: Dubuque, Iowa Posts: 456	Thanks guys.....I called Lyman and 10 replacement decapping pins are on the way. 10 for $2.25. Can't beat that. Major __________________ RetiredMajor, NRA Certified Instructor Every day's a holiday and every meal's a feast!

August 3, 2009, 09:34 PM	#2
shepherddogs Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2007 Posts: 1,007	I think you're talking about the decapping pin. Call the manufacturer and they can usually fix you up. RCBS has sent me free parts in the past. You should probably get a few extras. Used military brass can cause problems. I accidentally got a berdan primed 9mm case the other day.

August 3, 2009, 09:55 PM	#3
Ruger4570 Senior Member Join Date: April 3, 2005 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 2,136	I agree, replacement decaping pins are quite common. I'd like to have some bucks for every one I have broken in the past 45 years. For the most part the decapping stems are pretty generic in size whithin a brand. Just get 6 or so from your die maker.

August 4, 2009, 12:50 PM	#5
GP100man Senior Member Join Date: August 1, 2007 Location: Tabor City , NC. Posts: 1,969	lyman decappin pins part #7837786 -10 to a package $2.25 , shippin has a minimum probably more than the pins. phone # 1-800-22LYMAN. GP100man

August 4, 2009, 08:53 PM	#7
QBall45 Senior Member Join Date: April 5, 2008 Location: South Central Minnesota Posts: 584	Glad to see that you were able to fix the problem on the cheap. Kinda makes a guy smile.